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Robert Powers Obituary
ROBERT A. SR., U.S.M.C., on July 25, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Dianne C. (nee Bennis), loving father of Kathleen D., Robert A. Jr., Matthew W. (Donna) and Brian P. (Catherine), dear grand-father of Dianna C., Connor, Lauren and Liam, dear brother of Margaret Guard. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral, Thurs., 9 A.M. from THE EDWARD J. PETNER FUNERAL HOME (Family Owned and Operated), 6421 Frankford Ave. at Levick St. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M., St. Timothy's Church. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. Viewing Wed. eve. 7 P.M.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Powers
Anthony Hill
August 11, 2008
Rest in Peace, Marine. [email protected]
Eva Smith
July 30, 2008
Brian, Cate and the Powers Fam, I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
Eva Smith
Julie Spata
July 30, 2008
Powers Family,
I would like to send my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I feel truly honored that I knew Bob. He was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry Curran
July 30, 2008
Dear Powers family,
What a great friend and man your father was! I will miss him tremendously, his quick wit and humor will never be forgotten. Know you are all in my prayers and if there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to call me. Fondly, Jerry Curran & Family
Millie (Kate) Cosentino
July 29, 2008
Kathleen, Bobby, Matthew, Brian.......what a heart piercing time for you all...your Dad was a wonderful friend and I miss our long winded chats...in your hearts I know you realize that your Mom & Dad are together again FOR ALWAYS...God Bless & Take Care
RAY CEDAR
July 29, 2008
TO BRIAN,CATE AND THE POWERS FAMILY..IM AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE. I SHARE YOUR PAIN. MY PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU. IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU NEED. DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK. GOD BLESS YOU ALL...
Denise & Steve Lyons
July 29, 2008
Dear Kathy, Bobby, Matt, Brian and all of the Powers Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad and Grandfather.
The ultimate compliment that I think can be given at the end of a mans life is to say, "He was a good man".
Your Dad (and Grandpop) was a "VERY GOOD MAN"!
We had the pleasure of being his neighbor for decades and we always enjoyed his company and good humor. We are grateful for the thousands of nights spent sitting on the steps just talking and laughing, while watching the kids, with both your wonderful mother and exceptional father.
Know that we are thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time.
Denise and Steve Lyons
Maureen Crismond
July 29, 2008
Brian, Cate and Powers Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Chris and Nora Long
July 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Take comfort in knowing how much he loved you all, and the fact that he's with your Mom again. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help.
Peg Rizzo
July 29, 2008
Dear Catie and Brian,
How sad we were to hear of the passing of Brian's dad. You are both in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with another heart break. You have all the love and support of our entire family.
Love, Aunt Peg and Uncle Tony
Allison and Richard Trosko
July 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Abby Schmidt
July 28, 2008
Bob,
I was so sad to hear that you had passed. I enjoyed working with you at Interbay, I looked forward to your funny comments, stories, and sometimes just the look on your face after some one said or did something "out there" was enough to leave me laughing all day, and then I'd start laughing again when I retold the story. You spoke your mind and I really enjoyed our daily conversations. I am so happy that I got to know you and was able to work with you for about two years. I know how much you missed your lovely wife Dianne and I think there is a certain happiness and peacefulness that comes from knowing that you two are together again.
To Brian, Cate, and the Powers family, I know this is a difficult time and a lot of times the words of others don't offer as much comfort as they intend to. Bob was proud of, and loved, his entire family. This was evident by the way he spoke fondly and lovingly about each and every one of you on almost a daily basis. He even told doting stories about Brian and we all worked together! It was obvious that Bob was a man full of love for his family—he was a proud husband, father and grandfather. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I am deeply sorry for your loss. I only have two years of work memories with Bob and I will never forget him. You have a lifetime of memories with him, that almost makes him immortal in a spiritual sense as he'll live on in your hearts and minds with each memory you recall, or with each story you tell.
Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I am sorry I can't make it to Bob's services as I will be out of town but my sincerest thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of Bob's friends and family as we all grieve his loss.
Love & Prayers,
Abby
Lisa Wooding
July 28, 2008
Kathy, Dianna & Family -
We were so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We're keeping you in our prayers.
Love, Lisa & Joe Wooding
Ginny Kasee
July 27, 2008
Brian, Cate & the Powers Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dads passing. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. May your memories of him help ease the pain. I truly believe your dad is with your mom and they are both looking down on you.
Sincerely,
David Gregorio
July 27, 2008
I'm sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of Bob from the time we were in St. Vincent's together.
Mary Doyle
July 27, 2008
To Brian, Cate and the Powers Family:
Bob was a great guy and I know you will miss him a lot. He was great to work with; funny, insightful and smart.
I think he is with your Mom right now and will look over all of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelly Morris
July 27, 2008
Bob, (Honorary Interbay Fire Mashall)
You will truely be missed. It was a pleasure having you apart of my life and I will never forget you.
Brian & Cate,
My prayers are with you.
All my love,
Chris Boyer
July 27, 2008
My sincerest sympathy to the Powers family. After all the hours we spent together, I regret not being at the hospital on Friday. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. You are a living testimony of your parents' love. I pray that your happiest memories will comfort and console you. Love, Chris (Ezio's sister)
Rita Curran
July 27, 2008
Brian,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Brian Powers
July 27, 2008
Dad, I miss you more than words can say, Thank you for everything n being my best friend, I know you're with mom again and the thought of that makes it a little easier for me to deal with, give mom a hug and kiss from me., until we see each other again, good bye and I love you, Brian.
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